lymphatic system

/lɪmˌfædɪk ˈsɪstəm/
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Definitions of lymphatic system
  1. noun
    the interconnected system of spaces and vessels between body tissues and organs by which lymph circulates throughout the body
    synonyms: systema lymphaticum
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    type of:
    vascular system
    the vessels and tissue that carry or circulate fluids such as blood or lymph or sap through the body of an animal or plant
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